This resolution designated
this genre". . . a rare and valuable national treasure.".
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Matthew 13:57"A prophet is honored everywhere except in
his own country, and among his own people."

Presently, there is enthusiasm and
reverance about the land:Old and new professional musians are engaged in
musical outreach programs i.e., Dr. Billy Taylor, Dorothy Donnegan, John
Hicks, the Marsalis family, Charlie Hayden, Lincoln and Carniege Programs,

Wynton Marsalis winning the
1997 Pulitzer Prize for Jazz Music has enhanced national awareness of the
genre; erasing its infamous bawdy and booze stereotyping.

The movies, radio, and television,
especially in advertisements, the Internet collectively have tweaked and
enhanced our musical awareness.

Remember Charley Brown's
"Christmas Time Is Here,'' background music composed by Vincent Guraldi,
has become a jazz standard.

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Chicago has the blues (Thanks to Al Capone).

Memphis has soul (Thanks to W.C. Handy).
Seattle has 'rock and roll' (Hey, you gotta' clear the fog).